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Karisma Kapoor celebrated the 27th anniversary of Dil To Pagal Hai by sharing nostalgic moments from the film on her Instagram stories. The iconic romantic drama, featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, and Karisma herself, holds a special place in Bollywood history. In her first story, she posted a clip of her captivating solo dance from the song "Le Gaye," expressing her joy with the caption, "Since it's the release anniversary of DTPH," accompanied by dancing, heart, gratitude, and sparkle emojis. In the next story, she shared a still from "The Dance of Envy," showcasing her performance alongside Madhuri Dixit, and reflected on the film's "Magic and the Memories," adding a blue heart emoji to emphasize her sentiment. Dil Toh Pagal Hai, directed by Yash Chopra, was released on October 30, 1997, and has since become a beloved classic, celebrating its 27th anniversary today. The film, featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, and Karis

Varun Dhawan surprised fans in February 2024 by announcing that his wife, Natasha Dalal, was pregnant with their first child. The couple welcomed a baby girl on June 3, with the first glimpse of their daughter shared as Natasha left the hospital. In a recent appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), Varun revealed that they have named their baby girl Lara. In the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati, Varun Dhawan joined filmmaker Raj from the renowned director duo Raj & DK in the hot seat. During the episode, host Amitabh Bachchan inquired about Varun and Natasha Dalal’s baby girl's name. Varun proudly revealed that they have named their first child Lara. While discussing Diwali celebrations, Amitabh Bachchan noted that this year is particularly special for Varun Dhawan as he will be celebrating with his daughter at home. Varun agreed, mentioning that while they have chosen a name for their little girl, they haven't publicly shared it yet. He reflected on the transfor

Vidya Balan, returning as her beloved character Manjulika in the Diwali release Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, discussed her significant weight loss in an interview with Galatta India. Despite facing body shaming throughout her career, Vidya shared that she lost weight by adhering to a strict diet rather than through an intense workout routine. In fact, she noted that she hasn’t exercised in a year since starting this specific diet. Reflecting on her ongoing battles with weight loss, Vidya shared with Galatta India, “You know, all my life, I have struggled to be thin. I have dieted and exercised like crazy, and sometimes, I would lose weight, and it would come back... and then, early this year, I met a nutritional group called Amura (Amura Health) in Chennai. They said, ‘It is just inflammation; it is not fat’.” Vidya added, “So, they put me on a diet to get rid of the inflammation, elimination of inflammation it is called, and it worked beautifully for me and the weight went like that because t

With Diwali approaching, Jio Studios, the media and entertainment arm of Reliance Industries, is all set to unveil its new moving logo, marking a milestone in its journey since its founding in 2018. This updated visual identity highlights Jio Studios' focus on bringing diverse Indian stories to global audiences. From India’s official entry to the Oscars, Laapataa Ladies, to Stree 2, the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time, and over a hundred other films and series, Jio Studios has redefined Indian cinema in just six years.  Committed to democratizing storytelling across languages and platforms, the studio is bringing together creative voices and technology to reach global audiences, cresting new benchmarks along with way. To commemorate its successful journey, Jio Studios’ new moving logo inspired by its vision of ‘Make in India, Show the World’, will debut with its Diwali blockbuster Singham Again. Reflecting on the moment, Jyoti Deshpande, President of Media and Content Bu

The excitement for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is intense, especially with Vidya Balan reprising her role as Manjulika after 17 years. The film features a dance-off between Vidya and Madhuri Dixit Nene, who portrays the new Manjulika, intriguing many fans. At the ‘Ami Je Tomar 3.0’ song launch in Mumbai last week, producer Bhushan Kumar revealed that they had initially approached Vidya to play Manjulika in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, but she declined. Consequently, Tabu was brought in to fill the role. In an exclusive interview with News18 Showsha, Vidya expressed her admiration for Tabu, despite not being part of the sequel. She praised Tabu, stating, “I love Tabu. I don’t think I spoke to her after the film. I haven’t met her in years. But I’ve always said that Tabu is one of those actors who makes everything look like she’s just sipping water. She’s so effortless. I remember that in the early years when I had watched her do Maachis, Astitva and her comedy films, I thought that she was like water. Sh

For an intense spy thriller, Citadel: Honey Bunny seems like a very tongue-in-cheek title. And Raj Nidimoru taking time off from his hectic post-production work explained, “Ah, Honey Bunny, we wanted a contradictory title to an action drama. So, it's kind of ironical. Ironical and also it's got a couple of meanings. That, you know, you have this very intense action drama going on, but it’s called something as frivolous as Honey Bunny. It's like a child thing, you know, because it's got a child in the middle, etc.” He added, “And Varun and Samantha are like the mother and father to this kid. And it's an endearment. We wanted to go for an endearment. Like a darling, honey bunny, sweetheart, pumpkin. So, initially the idea is to use this girl as a honey trap. Yes, then she comes out of it. The same thing with Bunny (Varun), you know, like a fun guy, like an action stuntman. They have all these fun names.” Casting Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu together seems l

Nargis Fakhri has also been a passionate advocate for health and fitness and continues to inspire countless fans worldwide in this journey of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Beyond her film career, Nargis is also dedicated to empowering women to take control of their health and well-being. She regularly shares her insights and experiences with her social media fam regarding these concerns and showcases her support in their fitness journey. In a recent conversation, Nargis Fakhri opened up about essential health and fitness topics that particularly resonate with women. She shared, “I’ve tried all sorts of exercise, diet, and lifestyle changes, but one thing I found that works is the importance of calories in and calories out for maintaining or losing weight. For women, muscle building and strength training are crucial, along with getting your vitamins and minerals from healthy food choices. Hydration is also key, which means drinking good quality water and not dead water.” Drawing fr

Celebrating four decades in the film industry, Anupam Kher recently shared an emotional note reflecting on his journey. Kher spoke candidly about the struggles, milestones, and dedication that have shaped his career. His upcoming film, Vijay 69, holds a special place in this celebration, encapsulating the spirit of perseverance and reinvention that has defined his life in cinema. Anupam Kher on Starting Out in Bollywood In a heartfelt message, Kher described the pivotal year of 1984 when he made his mark with Saaransh. “1984 was a make-or-break year for me. Every day was nerve-racking and tested my character… I never wanted to be known as a fluke actor,” he wrote, crediting Mahesh Bhatt for casting him as a grieving, elderly father in the film. At the time, Kher’s portrayal of a 65-year-old man, despite being in his 20s, shocked audiences and showcased his depth as an actor. “People thought I was arrogant and delusional… I wanted to make a mark,” he added. On Championing the Common Ma

Kartik Aaryan is ramping up promotions for his upcoming film, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. As part of the pre-release tour, he’s been visiting multiple cities and recently stopped in Pune, where he shared a vada pav date with his co-star, Madhuri Dixit. Kartik Aaryan took to Instagram to share a video with Madhuri Dixit at a vada pav store in Pune, where they promoted Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. The pair held a plate of vada pav while a cheering crowd surrounded them. They encouraged the crowd, saying, “Yeh Diwali Bhool Bhulaiyaa waali.” Dixit repeated the phrase in Marathi, embracing the local spirit. Aaryan opted for a casual look with baggy pants, a t-shirt, and an oversized jacket, while Dixit looked elegant in a red salwar kurta. Sharing the video, Aaryan captioned it, “A Vada Pav Date With My Manju.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by KARTIK AARYAN (@kartikaaryan) The video has garnered hundreds of thousands of likes, with fans expressing their excitement for the film's rele

Not too long ago there were reports about a film being made on the global spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. It was being said that Mahaveer Jain was keen on producing a film on the acclaimed guru and it was also expected to star Vikrant Massey. Amid these reports, Mahaveer’s wife Neetu Jain have taken to social media to share details of their family hosting the spiritual guru at their residence and it was also attended by Vikrant. In a recent post, Neetu Jain has shared a series of photos where Vikrant Massey along with a few guests are seen attending a session with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. “Only the heart can speak or hear that which is authentic.”, she captioned these images and concluded it with heart emojis. She also tagged Vikrant along with producer-filmmaker Anand L Rai who was also present during this visit.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Neetu Mahaveer Jain (@neetumahaveerjain) Meanwhile, a source close to Bollywood Hungama, has opened up about Vikrant

Salman Khan is all set for his famous Da-Bangg Tour and the actor has shared his excitement on social media. Khan, who rarely posts on the platform, took to X aka Twitter, to announce the news about the tour along with the other members like his Dabangg co-star Sonakshi Sinha, Kick co-star Jacqueline Fernandez, Bharat co-star Disha Patani, Wanted filmmaker Prabhu Deva, and along with them, Tamannaah Bhatia, Maniesh Paul, Aastha Gill, and Sunil Grover will also be joining him. The actor posted this announcement calling out to all his Dubai fans, and said, “DUBAI get ready for DA-BANGG THE TOUR - RELOADED on 7th December 2024”. He has also has tagged his brother Sohail Khan, who will be managing the event along with a few other partners. This news comes in the midst of reports that the actor is planning on maintaining a low profile. Readers would be aware that the Khan family is undergoing challenging times after the demise of Baba Siddique, who was a close family friend. Moreover, cons

The scene of Shah Rukh Khan's Rahul Raichand exiting the helicopter and rushing toward the mansion, where Jaya Bachchan awaits him with a thaali, is iconic. This moment from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham is memorable for many Indian moviegoers and is frequently mentioned as Shah Rukh's best entry in a film. However, the only drawback is that Shah Rukh himself felt disappointed by it. In a recent conversation, filmmaker Nikkhil Advani, who served as an assistant director on the film, shared that Shah Rukh Khan felt underwhelmed by the scene. On Cyrus Broacha's podcast Cyrus Says, Advani explained that while Shah Rukh was excited about the scene when he first heard about it, he was ultimately disappointed with the final result. He said, “When we told him that his entry in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham is with the helicopter. He thought he is going to jump off the helicopter, while he just had to step down. The scene was more about Jaya Bachchan that she gets to know about the arrival

Ananya Panday had an interesting conversation with Mayank Shekhar of Mid-Day where she spoke about her career and her life. She also opened up about her favourite actors and films. Karan Johar’s Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) is one of her most-loved films and Poo, the iconic character played by Karan Johar, is one of her most-loved characters. She said, “Now when I watch Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, I can say off the lines because I have seen it a hundred times. I was also obsessed with Dhoom 2 (2006) and its song ‘Crazy Kiya Re’. It was like my favourite film.” Ananya Panday then talked about her love for Karisma Kapoor aka Lolo, Salman Khan and an iconic dialogue of Kareena Kapoor Khan from the cult classic Jab We Met (2007), “I love Preity Zinta and her films Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) and Veer-Zaara (2004). She has dimples and was so cute and bubbly. I used to also love Lolo. In fact, I have a picture of Lolo stuck in the mirror in my vanity van. There’s a picture of her, Salman and the

Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan, who is preparing for the release of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, recently opened up about his deep admiration for Shah Rukh Khan. In a candid conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Aaryan shared a personal anecdote from the days before his fame. He recalled visiting Mumbai’s Bandstand and standing among a large crowd outside Mannat, Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic residence, hoping to catch a glimpse of the superstar. Kartik Aaryan Recalls A Fan at Mannat Kartik reminisced about his first visit to Mannat, saying, “I have been a big fan of Shah Rukh. When I came to Mumbai for the first time, I went to Bandstand and stood in front of Mannat on a Sunday to get a glimpse of Shah Rukh.” He fondly recalled seeing Shah Rukh Khan from a distance, as the actor would wave to his fans from his car. “At that time, I had only seen Shah Rukh in his car because he would come out of his house on a Sunday, and that’s when I saw him for the first time.” Kartik Aaryan on Relating to Fans Kart

Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat recently shared candid revelations about the inappropriate behavior she faced from male actors during her early years in the industry. In a viral video interview, Mallika discussed how some Bollywood heroes would make late-night calls, expecting her to meet them, assuming that her bold roles on screen reflected her personal boundaries. Mallika Sherawat on Bollywood Heroes Taking Liberties In a viral video surfacing on Reddit, Mallika recalled her encounters, saying, "Some heroes would call me and say, ‘Come and see me at night.’ And I would ask, ‘Why should I come and see you at night? For what?’ Their response was, ‘You do bold roles on screen, so what’s the problem with meeting me at night?’" She further explained that many actors felt entitled to cross personal boundaries based on the characters she portrayed. "They were thinking, ‘If she can do bold scenes on screen, she can compromise with us off-screen too.’ But I am not like tha

Bollywood actor Govinda and his nephew, comedian Krushna Abhishek, have finally reconciled after a long-standing feud. Following an injury that required hospitalization, Krushna visited Govinda's home for the first time in seven years. In a recent interview with E Times, Krushna mentioned that the family has “finally buried the hatchet and moved on.” Earlier this month, Govinda accidentally misfired a gun, which led to his hospitalization. While Krushna’s wife, Kashmera Shah, visited him in the hospital, Krushna was unable to go as he was touring in Australia. However, he made it a point to visit Govinda as soon as he returned to India. Reflecting on their meeting, Krushna remarked, “It felt like I had completed half a vanvaas (exile).” He also described the emotional moment of reuniting with Govinda's daughter, Tina Ahuja, saying, “I just hugged her.” Krushna reflected on his reunion with Govinda, Krushna said that they, “joked, laughed, and reminisced about old times.” Krus

Akshay Kumar, wife Twinkle Khanna and mother-in-law Dimple Kapadia made a rare appearance at the premiere of the film Go Noni Go at MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024. It is based on the short story ‘Salaam Noni Appa’ written by Twinkle Khanna. She has also produced the film and stars Dimple Kapadia in the lead. Akshay graced the premiere to cheer for his family. The others present at the premiere were actors Manav Kaul and Rohan Mehra, director Sonal Dabral and fellow producers Sameer Nair, Atul Kasbekar and Tanuj Garg. A short Q-and-A session followed after the film screening. Interestingly, Go Noni Go features the voiceover of producer-director Karan Johar. He plays the sutradhar of the film and is also the voice of the car that Noni (Dimple Kapadia) drives in the film. The car, an old red coloured Fiat, interestingly is named Basanti! Sameer Nair was asked whose idea it was to get Karan Johar to voice the car. He replied, “That would have to be Tanuj.” Tanuj denied that it was his id

Main Hoon Na (2004) went on to become one of the most cherished films and one of the biggest blockbusters in the career of Zayed Khan. The latter recently shared an intriguing trivia about how he bagged the film wherein he revealed that he was quite ‘hurt’ by his onscreen elder rother Shah Rukh Khan when the latter made a few comments about his acting skills. In a recent interaction, as he shared an interesting interaction in the podcast Couple of Things, he reminisced about the film as he reunited with his co-star Amrita Rao in the show. Zayed Khan recently revealed in Couple of Things, hosted by his Main Hoon Na co-star Amrita Rao and her RJ husband Anmol, about how he bagged the movie and stated that it was just a ‘hadsa’ (accident). He revealed that he contacted Farah Khan while shooting his debut Chura Liya Hai Tumne (starring Esha Deol), when the former shared the news about Main Hoon Na and invited him to SRK’s office. Recalling his first meeting with Shah Rukh Khan for the fi

Bhaane Group, owned by actor Sonam Kapoor and her husband Anand Ahuja, is acquiring Rhythm House, an iconic music store in Mumbai, for Rs. 478.4 million ($5.7 million). The 3,600-square-foot Rhythm House closed in 2018 after its owner, Nirav Modi of Firestar Diamond International Pvt, defaulted on billions of dollars in bank loans. A resolution professional appointed by the Indian bankruptcy court, overseeing the sale of Rhythm House, confirmed the deal's value to Bloomberg News in a telephone interview. “The stakeholder committee has approved the sale of Rhythm House for 478.4 million rupees,” stated Shantanu T. Ray, the official liquidator managing the sale of Firestar's assets. A spokesperson for Bhaane, which produces various clothing lines under its own label, confirmed the purchase of Rhythm House but declined to disclose the deal's value. The company is a subsidiary of Shahi Exports Pvt, owned by Anand Ahuja's father, Harish Ahuja, and is one of India's lar

Subhash Ghai, Anil Kapoor, A R Rahman, Ramesh Taurani, Kumar Taurani, Udit Narayan, Shiamak Davar and others attended the 25th anniversary special screening of Taal (1999) in Mumbai. It was held in PVR Juhu, Mumbai by Radio Nasha and was well organized by RJ Rohini, RJ Divya Solgama and their team. Before the event, the Showman, Subhash Ghai, spoke exclusively to Bollywood Hungama about the film and a lot more. He also divulged how he and superstar Aamir Khan almost came close to working together in one of Ghai’s best films. As per the trivia on IMDb, Aamir Khan was offered the role of Vikrant Kapoor, ultimately played by Anil Kapoor in Taal. Subhash Ghai declined but revealed that Aamir had shown interest in working in Saudagar (1991) Subhash Ghai said, “Aamir Khan wanted a role in Saudagar. I told him, ‘You are a big star while I want a newcomer. This role is for a new actor as the character is helpless’. He understood my point and thanked me.” The role in question was then played

Karwa Chauth is a celebration of love, commitment, and tradition, and this year, Shilpa Shetty took the festive spirit to a new level with her breathtaking ensemble. The actress, known for her impeccable style, was seen wearing a stunning saree from Shanti Banaras for the occasion, and it was nothing short of regal. Let’s break down her look for this special day. The Outfit Shilpa Shetty donned a luxurious metallic brocade Banarasi lehenga set from Shanti Banaras’s 'Jamiti' collection. As Khushi Shah, Founder of Shanti Banaras, said, “Shilpa Shetty is adorned in our metallic brocade Banarasi Lehenga set from the ‘Jamiti’ collection, crafted in a rich saffron red. The ensemble features a meticulously hand-embroidered blouse paired with a brocade lehenga and is completed by a Banarasi jaal dupatta woven with precision.” The rich saffron red hue of the outfit symbolizes festivity and passion, making it the perfect choice for Karwa Chauth. The hand-embroidered blouse added a tou

Kajol recently opened up about carving her own path in Bollywood, emphasizing that her success stemmed from the audience's appreciation of her work rather than her family connections. During a session of Expresso, she mentioned that she has always been comfortable taking breaks from her career. Kajol, daughter of veteran actor Tanuja and wife of actor Ajay Devgn, reflected on her journey in the industry. Kajol said, “It isn’t about legacy. It is every woman’s work. Nargis, Sharmila Tagore had no legacy. What I am today isn’t because of my lineage. It is the legacy of every woman who has worked. Every woman has to take a call that now I will take a break and if I want to come back, I will come back and she will be able to do that if she wants to.” She further added, “If you see my filmography, I am probably the least worked actor. My mom (veteran actor Tanuja) and grandmom (late director and actor Shobhna Samarth) always told me that work is a part of your life not your whole lif

Ram Gopal Varma’s Rakht Charitra, produced by Madhu Mantena, was released on October 22 in 2010. It was the first and last film for which Shatrughan Sinha was persuaded to shave off his trademark moustache. “Should I get it copyrighted, like Anil Kapoor’s Jhakaas and Jackie’s Bhidoo?” Shatruji joked, while recalling the pleasurable experience of working with the Rakht Charitra. “It was my first and last film with Ramu (Varma), Vivek Oberoi and producer Madhu Mantena. They were such a joy to work with. Very professional, interesting and eager to do something out of the box.” The tragic relinquishment of the trademark Shotgun mouche came after weeks of persuasion. Initially, Shatruji was taken aback by Ramu’s request. The debonair actor had never shaved off his moustache except once when he was still a student at the Film and Television Institute Of India (FTII) just to experiment with his looks. His father had gone livid. Thereafter, Shatruji had vowed never to touch his moustache. R

While on one hand the story of Nadia Sinh’s childhood will unfold on Amazon Prime Video this November with the Indian spin-off series Citadel: Honey Bunny, the older version of the sleek spy is shooting for the second season. Priyanka Chopra, who plays the leading lady in the American version of the spy thriller, has now kicked off the shoot for the new season with the entire team. After taking us through the sets of the show in an earlier social media post, now the actress has shared an intriguing ‘GRWM’ video. Priyanka Chopra, who recently melted hearts with her adorable Karwa Chauth celebration with husband Nick Jonas, took to her Instagram feed to share another interesting post on the show. The actress once again sparked excitement talking about Citadel 2 once again as fans are eagerly waiting to see what the new season has in store for Nadia Sinh. This time around, she posted a Get Ready With Me video on the social media platform with the caption, “What do they say? GRWM .. Monda

Farhan Akhtar’s Don, which turned 18 on October 20, was not easy to do. Farhan had to struggle to get the rights of the original. A certain procedure had to be followed in getting the remake rights. Farhan had to put in a public notice in the trade papers announcing his intentions to remake the film. The late producer Nariman Irani’s wife, Salma Irani, had to give her consent. Recalled Farhan in a throwback interview, “I wanted to make Don with the title and the characters being called as per the original. I want to remake Don as I’d like to see it. Mera apna Don. Comparisons are bound to happen. That won’t deter me from making Don the way I want to. I don’t want either my Don or the other Don to look foolish. I feel more people will come to watch my Don just to compare it with the old one. For me, it’s exciting because everyone involved with my project is equally excited. Everyone on board is here for the love of Don.” The original Don directed by Chandra Barot is Farhan’s favourite

The Bihar Film Conclave 2024 was held on October 18 at Taj City Centre, Patna and has become a talking point in the industry. It was graced by several industry personalities, especially those who have their roots in Bihar. Bihar deputy chief minister Vijay Kumar Sinha, Development commissioner of Bihar, Chaitanya Prasad, secretary of art and culture department, Dayanidhan Pandey, and general manager of Bihar State Film Development & Finance Corporation, Rahul Kumar, also graced their presence. Bollywood Hungama exclusively spoke with Rahul Kumar to understand the salient features of this policy. He told us, “It is called the Bihar Film Promotion Policy and it was introduced in July. In the first week of October, we approved the operational guidelines.” He added that, “We have started the single window clearance system for shoot permissions, subsidy, NOCs, etc.” He further said, “We are giving the highest subsidy in the country. For feature films, we have three slabs for subsidy.

Today marks the 29th release anniversary of filmmaker Aditya Chopra’s classic Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Amrish Puri and Farida Jalal in pivotal roles, the film is not only still remembered but it also continues to run in Mumbai’s iconic single screen theatre Maratha Mandir since almost three decades. DDLJ, as the film is fondly referred to, is known for a number of heartwarming moments. Out of these, one that is the most famous is the line “Jaa Simran jaa” uttered by Amrish Puri. This paves way for one of the happiest endings one would find in a love story. Not surprisingly, the line has become synonymous with the movie. Years later in 2002, Nana Patekar also had a similar “Jaa Simran jaa” moment in a film. It happened in director Krishna Vamsi’s Shakti: The Power, which mainly starred Karisma Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor, Nana Patekar and Deepti Naval. The movie is about Shekhar (Sanjay Kapoor) and Nandini (Karisma Kapoor), who are based in Canada. They f

Ajay Devgn and Rohit Shetty attended a special screening of Singham (2011) yesterday, where they interacted with fans and shared exciting updates about Singham Again. The blockbuster duo discussed how the Singham Again cast came together for this highly anticipated family entertainer. During the interaction, Rohit was asked about the cop universe. He said, “When we were doing Simmba, I came to him (Ajay Devgn) and said let's merge into it and make a universe in our country also. Let's see. There was a risk. If Simmba would have not worked, Singham was coming in that film, plus Sooryavanshi as well. So again, it was like a risk we took. Then for the Hindi audience, they will understand this thing that Singham kaise aa gaya isme? Achha ab ye kaun hai? (How did he arrive here and who is he?). It worked for us and then after that, we all started making universe sort of thing in every genre.” Talking about the entry scene in Simmba, Ajay said, “Ya, of course, I remember we started

In her unparalleled 50-year career, Shabana has worked with every director from Shyam Benegal and Satyajit Ray to Mrinal Sen to Manmohan Desai and Brij Sadanah. What surprises the inimitable Shabana Azmi is the fact that she has never worked with Rajkumar Santoshi before. “We’ve both been working in the same film industry for decades. Why didn’t we ever come together before?” She admitted doing Lahore 1947, an adaptation of Asghar Wajahat's play ‘Jis Lahore Nahin Dekhya Woh Jamiya Nahin’, has been a highly fulfilling experience for her. “I play this matriarch who just won’t let go of her ancestral home. Woh apna pushtaini makaan chhodna nahin chahti. It is a very tragic but brave character.” And Shabana had to cry a lot. “I’ve never played such a rondhu (cry baby) character in my life. To say she weeps copiously would be an understatement. I felt like Leela Chitnis and Nirupa Roy combined.” That apart, Lahore 1947 was a whole lot of fun for Shabana. “I had never worked with Sunn

The grand premiere of All We Imagine As Light was held at MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024 on Friday, October 18 at Mumbai’s iconic Regal Cinema. The process of entering the cinema hall was rather chaotic. But once everyone was inside and settled down in the lovely single-screen theatre, all the hardships were forgotten. The programme began with Shivendra Singh Dungarpur asking people to bear any shortcomings in the current edition at MAMI as they are going through “a transition year”. The evening became memorable as the graceful Waheeda Rehman felicitated Shabana Azmi for completing 50 years as an actor. Once it was done, the team of All We Imagine As Light was introduced to a lot of applause. The film has made waves globally after it won the prestigious Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year. The much-awaited film then finally began and the excitement could be felt in the air. After the film was over and it received a huge applause, director Payal Kapadia once again

In a recent interview with Filmfare, Vikrant Massey opened up about his approach to acting which is reflective and profoundly connected to the world around him. He believes everyone grapples with their dark areas and has a different way of handling them. Talking about the same Vikrant said, “Every person has their dark areas, but I’m not a trained actor, so what happens to me? My preparation comes from different sources. I draw inspiration from the books I read, my travel experiences, and staying informed about current affairs. I’m very much a part of this society; I don’t feel detached from it. There’s a collective conscience we all share. I don’t follow a specific method but my goal is to evoke emotion through every story.” Vikrant articulated a powerful aspiration as he added, "I’ve always aspired to be an actor who conveys feelings. Last year, after 12th Fail, my wife shared a quote that struck me: it said that Amazon sells convenience and Rolls Royce sells status, Disney se

This Friday, Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 on Sony Entertainment Television will welcome Bollywood stars Vidya Balan and Kartik Aaryan, who will soon be seen in the highly anticipated Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, as Manjulika and Rooh Baba. The ‘Sawalon ki Bhool Bhulaiya’ special episode is expected to be filled with twists and turns, promises a thrilling ride that blends humour, suspense, and plenty of surprises, helmed by the legendary Amitabh Bachchan. During a question in the ‘Pehla Padaav (First Milestone)’ related to food, Mr. Bachchan asked the actors about the dietary restrictions they face in their profession. The megastar then shared an interesting incident involving his grandson, Agastya Nanda. While studying in New York, Agastya often visited a nearby Indian restaurant and he noticed a dish named “Amitabh Bachchan.” Being quite astute, Agastya asked the staff about the dish. After eating it, he mentioned to them, “You know, he’s my grandfather”. Initially, they didn’t believe him, so he

Academy Award-winning producer and Founder of Sikhya Entertainment, Guneet Monga Kapoor, and Achin Jain have joined as Executive Producers on The Fable, directed by Raam Reddy, whose 2015 film Thithi won two Golden Leopards at the 68th Locarno Film Festival and the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada. The film will have its Indian premiere at the 2024 Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image (MAMI) Film Festival. The Fable, directed by Raam Reddy, premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2024 and received positive reviews, positioning it as a notable film of the year. Variety described it as offering a new perspective on identity, childhood, and home, referring to it as "stunning" and "cinematic sorcery." Starring Manoj Bajpayee as Dev, the film follows a family living on a large Orchard Estate in the Indian Himalayas. Their tranquil life includes Dev’s morning flights with homemade wings, his wife Nandini's (Priyanka Bose) mulberry ja

Known Marathi star Addinath Kothare is making his directorial debut with the Marathi movie Paani. The film has won the National Award for Best Film on Environment Conservation/ Preservation. In an exclusive chat with Bollywood Hungama, Addinath said that he hadn’t thought about the fruits of his actions while making the film. He said, “I have learnt from my father (veteran artiste Mahesh Kothare) and in my observations that whenever you think of the end result to start something, you never reach there, especially when it’s about art. The birth of the idea needs to be from an honest and genuine place. I have observed that whenever someone decides to make a ‘commercial film’ or a film for this or that reason, it never happens.” Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ banner Purple Pebble Pictures has produced the film while Addinath’s company Kothare Vision has line produced it. Paani has been a long and challenging journey for Addinath. “Right from the conception to the release, I have spent seven ye

The talented Shreyas Talpade is character of a schizophrenic patient in Applause Entertainment’s Zindaginama. Apart from the anthology, he also spoke about the serious health crisis he went through earlier this year when he suffered a heart attack. “I guess unless you empathize with the characters, you won't be able to do that. So, yes, I personally also after this whole medical crisis that happened, it has changed a lot of things for me. But this character is something that I actually performed and portrayed before my medical crisis. But my life has pretty much changed after that. Not only the medical crisis, but I think after you play any character for that matter, every character will teach you something and you take back something with you after you're done playing that. So, this was no different,” he said. “It has taught me a lot,” he added. “And as far as precautions are concerned, I just want to tell everyone, never ever take your life for granted. I think I am just ex

After two and half decade of its release, the songs, the dialogues, the style, and the characters of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai continues to remain as fresh as ever! The romantic drama featuring a love triangle set years apart featured one of the most enviable star casts comprising of Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukerji, and Salman Khan in an extended cameo. As the film completed 26 years on Wednesday, an emotional Karan Johar recalled fond memories associated with his directorial debut and followed by his post, Sana Saeed who played the younger Anjali and Kajol who played the older Anjali shared heartfelt posts on the film. For the unversed, Sana Saeed essayed the character of Shah Rukh Khan aka Rahul Khanna’s daughter Anjali Khanna. The seven-year-old plays a major role in the film as she sets to reunite her father and his long-lost college bestie after reading about them in a series of letters shared by her late mother Tina, played by Rani Mukerji. “Every year I get a sweet little reminder